Tag: terpenes
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Cannabis Is the Best Fourth of July Drug
My father busted me smoking cannabis exactly once, on the Fourth of July, 2003. I say “busted” in the sense that I was trying to not draw attention. Though I was a legal adult, this was in New Hampshire in the early 2000s, so nothing marijuana-related was legal. I had always been a nerdy kid (adding to…
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You’ve Grown It, Now Own It: How to Master Drying & Curing Cannabis
Properly dried and cured cannabis flower buds burn evenly and have a smooth, rich taste. When smoked, the embers have an even glow and enter the body smoothly. When vaporized, there should be no apparent “green” taste. If flower buds are dried too quickly, chlorophyll and other pigments, starch and nitrates or other fertilizer salts…
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Maximize Terpene Production In Cannabis
Terpenes! Terpenes! Terpenes! It’s a hot topic these days. Learn how terpenes affect the flavour and effect of cannabis.
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Research Shows Terpenes Can Help Treat Pain Caused by Chemo Medications
When it comes to chronic pain, morphine-based opioid medications lead to addiction and heightened tolerance, but injecting terpenes does not. The post Research Shows Terpenes Can Help Treat Pain Caused by Chemo Medications first appeared on High Times.
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Brand Spotlight: Abstrax
Enter the cannaquantum realm. Abstrax reaches beyond the world of terpenes to discover new, exotic flavor compounds. The post Brand Spotlight: Abstrax first appeared on High Times.
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The Cannabis Now Guide to Pairing Herbs with Your Herb
Stop for a second and think about your last smoke session. Imagine the smell after grinding up the bud, the flavor after that first full exhale and the pleasant effects that follow: a boost of energy, a wave of relaxation or a sense of peace. The unsung hero of your perfect post-high moment? Terpenes. These…
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Pairing Made Perfect
Founder of Cultivating Spirits, Philip Wolf, explains the concept behind his decade-long cannabis dinner series. The post Pairing Made Perfect first appeared on High Times.
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Ellen’s Bud Break: The Purple & Blue Pigments of Pot
Anthocyanins contribute to the colors and the healing properties of weed. The post Ellen’s Bud Break: The Purple & Blue Pigments of Pot first appeared on High Times.
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Study: Researchers Present Benefits of Entourage Effect
Researchers cite 99 sources to spotlight the benefits of consuming cannabinoids and terpenes together with “hope for novel treatment.” The post Study: Researchers Present Benefits of Entourage Effect first appeared on High Times.
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How to Understand CBD Lingo
It wasn’t too long ago that if you asked somebody what CBD was, they would look at you with a puzzled expression on their face. Today, CBD is on everyone’s lips, dominating the conversation on medical cannabis and its therapeutic effects and being touted as a health supplement at nutrition stores. It can also be…